Annie Minerva Turnbo Pope Malone
The Original Founder of the Black Hair Industry
1869 - 1957
The above exhibit is now featured at the Harris-Stowe State University Library in St. Louis from January 4, 2022 to June 30, 2022. The exhibit named “Moving Forward: Exploring the Legacy of Annie Malone” tells the story of the 2nd physical St. Louis location of the infamous Poro College, which was located at 3100 Pine Street. That building stood at the front door of the Emerson Theater on the campus where Harris-Stowe State University is located. Come visit and go back in time with us. You will be so amazed how much you will learn about Annie Malone and Poro College.
You may visit the exhibit at the Harris-Stowe State University in the AT&T Library located at 3011 Laclede Avenue, St. Louis, MO during these hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; Saturdays 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm; and closed Sundays
Click here to go to the Press Release page and learn more about the exhibit.
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Recognizing the drive, creativity, philosophy, philanthropy and entrepreneurship of a woman that helped change the face of the hair care industry, local communities and the world.
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Watch above as Linda Nance takes you on a virtual video tour of the Moving Forward: Exploring the Legacy of Annie Malone at
the Field House Museum in St. Louis, MO. |